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Discount stores lead retail sales lift
Diane Swonk Jun 13, 2013
Retail sales were up 0.6 percent in last month. Cars and discount stores did well in May, while department stores dragged.
The makers of Tide rinse away the boss: P&G CEO steps down
David Gura May 24, 2013
After a disappointing first quarter, CEO Bob McDonald says he will leave Procter & Gamble at the end of next month.
What's behind the uptick in consumer spending?
Stacey Vanek Smith May 17, 2013
Retail sales rose a tenth of a percent in April. Why are people spending more and are they going back into credit card debit over these purchases?
Walmart can be sued over abuse of 'permatemps' in California warehouse
Mitchell Hartman May 17, 2013
Walmart could be liable for millions in damages because it controls the supply chain, even if it doesn't employ the workers directly.
Blame the weather on lower sales and housing starts?
David Brancaccio May 16, 2013
Temperatures were down across much of the United States, causing consumers to huddle at home instead of going out.
Retail makes modest gains
David Brancaccio May 15, 2013
A look at how new retail figures impact the economy.
Retailers around the world react to Bangladesh fire
Krissy Clark May 15, 2013
After last month's collapse at a garment factory, retailers around the world are responding in different ways.
Retail sales edge up in April
Julia Coronado May 13, 2013
Did you buy a car or get some new clothes recently? You were not alone.
Does fair trade clothing help the consumer and the retailer?
Gigi Douban May 9, 2013
Following another tragic fire at a Bangladesh clothing factory, retailers are now ceding to consumer demand and putting the exact origins of their products on the label. But will this “fair trade” practice hurt the bottom line? And will those same consumers actually buy the more expensive fair trade products, or reach for the cheaper item on the next rack?
Plenty of finger-pointing, but little compensation in Bangladesh factory tragedies
Noel King Apr 25, 2013
The collapse of a factory in Bangladesh reportedly producing clothing for American and European companies is raising questions about what those companies owe after a tragedy.
